It was Ryker's time to complete Fruvellhoff Tradition 3.4. Ryker was not exactly screaming to do this hike, but he always seemed excited to do it when I would bring it up. Since the summer has been rather crazy, last weekend was the first time we had a chance to get up to the mountains for this hike. Grandpa watched Demps and A.J., while Ryker and I took off on the hike. Ryker had a pair of hiking sticks and enjoyed using them. My first thought was that this was going to take forever because of those sticks, and then I realized that they were definitely keeping Ryk interested in hike up. The hike up is the hardest part, so distraction is good.
Soon we came across rocks and this was the adrenaline that Ryk needed to keep going up. Instead of following the trail Ryk went straight up the rocks. He said, "Mom! I'll meet you on the other side." As much as I wanted to follow him up the rock wall, I knew that he wanted to do this on his own and the rocks were perfect size for him. So I would hike as fast as I could up to where he was to come out, and I'd holler "Ryk! You there!" Within minutes his cute little face would show up!
When we made it to the top, Ryk ran around and climbed the rocks everywhere. We then sat and ate a bar, and this chipmunk was rather insistent to get some food. We declined, and had to get up because he would not leave us alone. Ryk was ready to head down the path and he BOOKED it. I had to run and still could not keep up with him #proudmom. He made it down in 45 minutes! There will be many hikes with this guy moving forward!
I was looking back at pictures of this hike with A.J. It happened right before A.J. was to start kindergarten, just like Ryker. It makes me so proud of these guys, and once again we are embarking on a new journey for Ryker. I love traditions, especially those that bring me closer to my boys and to mother nature.
Love,
Momma
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